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Teen Violence
Carla Mooney
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Dec. 1, 2012)Examines trends in teenage violence and discusses possible ways of preventing it.
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Acne and Skin Disorders
Peggy J Parks
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Dec. 1, 2011)Acne, which results in clogged pores and pimples or lesions, is one of many skin disorders, with some of the most common being psoriasis, rosacea, dermatitis, and ringworm, as well as skin cancer. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations, this title examines What Are Acne and Skin Disorders? What Causes Acne and Skin Disorders? How Are Acne and Skin Disorders Treated? and Can Acne and Skin Disorders Be Prevented?
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Genetic Disorders
Peggy J Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Press, Dec. 1, 2009)Describes the causes, symptoms, and treatments of genetic disorders.
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Bipolar Disorders: Diseases and Disorders
Hal Marcovitz
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Dec. 1, 2008)Bipolar disorders manifest themselves in wild mood swings that affect some 5.7 million Americans, causing many to lapse into deep states of depression or manic episodes featuring out of control behavior and overwhelming euphoria. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full color illustrations this title examines What are Bipolar Disorders and What are the Symptoms? What Causes Bipolar Disorders? How Do Bipolar Disorders Affect People? and What Treatments are Available for Bipolar Disorders?
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Bulimia
Peggy J. Park
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Dec. 1, 2012)Offers an overview of bulimia, including its causes, risks, and treatment options.
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Marijuana
Lydia D Bjornlund
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2011)The Compact Research series is intended to offer a concise, relevant and conveniently organized collection of information covering a variety of current topics ranging from stem cell research to Marijuana and terrorism.
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Geothermal Power
Carla Mooney
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2011)The Compact Research series is intended to offer a concise, relevant and conveniently organized collection of information covering a variety of current topics ranging from stem cell research to Marijuana and terrorism.
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Heroin Addiction
Peggy J. Parks
Hardcover (Referencepoint Pr Inc, Jan. 1, 2015)Provides facts about heroin addiction, including the severity of the problem, the health risks involved, and how it can be overcome.
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Cocaine and Crack
Tamara L Roleff
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2007)Provides an overview of the incidence of cocaine and crack use in the United States, covering such topics as whether it is a serious problem, how addiction should be treated, whether punishments are fair, and if the law is effective.
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Steroids
David Robson
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Dec. 1, 2008)In recent years, the use of steroids tobuild aplayer's strength, endurance, and overall performance has called into question the careers and ethicsof countlessprofessional and amateurathletes. Through objective overviews, primary sources, and full-color illustrations this title examines How Serious a Problem is Steroid Use? How Dangerous are Steroids? Should Steroids Testing and Laws Be Strengthened? How Can Steroid Use Be Prevented?
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Inhalants
Crystal McCage
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 15, 2007)Describes what inhalants are and discusses the risks of abusing them, how their abuse affects society, and how their use can be controlled.
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Online Addiction
Peggy J Parks
Library Binding (Referencepoint Press, Aug. 1, 2012)Mental health professionals who specialize in online addiction define it as uncontrollable, compulsive, heavy use of the Internet that results in a significant negative impact on one's life.